In this episode, Louise introduces her co-coach, Amy Jones, a certified personal trainer and integrative health practitioner. Together, they tackle a listener question on the appropriateness of fasting for active women and fitness enthusiasts. The discussion dives into the polarizing opinions on fasting in the fitness community and the need for a nuanced, science-based approach. They also discuss the critical relationship between nutrition, hormones, and fitness for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, emphasizing self-love over guilt. Make sure you tune in!Website with free resources & our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program 💻 https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ Episode highlights:(7:50) Discussion on fasting for active women and the need to feel in control(8:58) The impact of fasting on hormones that kicks your body into a state of stress overload(11:20) The importance of morning fueling as a metabolically supportive habit(15:23) Practical morning fueling strategies that help avoid the 3 PM energy crash(22:03) Discussion on scenarios causing GI distress and strategic nutrient pairings(25:43) Exploring the occasional scenario of training fasted without damaging metabolism(31:40) The importance of loving yourself by treating a workout as a reward and not a punishment(34:45) Embracing empowerment in fitness and challenging societal expectations(40:09) Connecting muscle building to sustainable weight loss and protecting metabolism(42:20) The importance of bio-individuality in designing effective weight loss strategies(45:39) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Instagram 📷https://www.instagram.com/breakingthroughwellnessFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreakingThroughWellness Email 💬 (Note: We do not have guests on our podcast)[email protected]

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